What's That Sound?

Stu Watts chats with Sophie Edwards. The past few years for Sophie have been a whirlwind of music and creativity. After being the first Australian to study a Masters of Songwriting and Production at the Berklee College of Music in New York City, Sophie returned back to Australia to begin an unstoppable trajectory in her home country. Her first release post-homecoming “4kInMyBrain” received airplay on Triple J and across the independent radio network, and her follow up single “4 Walls and A Telephone” secured her a performance at Spilt Milk as the Triple J Unearthed winner. She has also performed at BIGSOUND, Stonefest, and Groovin The Moo.Sophie represented Australia as a songwriter and producer at the Martin Garrix Academy, travelling to Amsterdam thanks to sponsorship by JBL Audio. She was chosen to be a producer at APRA AMCOS SongHubs Looped, and in 2025, was invited to perform at Spilt Milk as a local artist. Sophie loves working with emerging Australian artists, and bringing her sonic signature and fun energy to writing rooms across the globe. She is a nominee for “Breakthrough Producer of the Year” at the MPEG Awards for 2026. As a producer and a co-writer, Sophie has worked with artists such as Kimbra, Jerry Barnes (bassist for Nile Rodgers), Jared Benjamin, Lara Buchanan, and Jade Alice, and regularly collaborates on projects for brands such as JBL, APRA AMCOS, ANU, Casio, and Ableton.Sophie is currently hard at work on her debut self-produced album “Bouquet”, with releases slated throughout 2026.
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Stu Watts chats with Alice Ivy, who is a three‑time ARIA‑nominated artist, songwriter, and producer from Melbourne, Australia, with over 100 million streams and three studio albums to her name. Her 2020 record Don’t Sleep received nominations for “Best Dance Release” and “Engineer of the Year” at the ARIA Awards, the triple j Award for “Australian Album of the Year,” and was shortlisted for the Australian Music Prize. Its single In My Mind featuring Ecca Vandal reached #1 on the U.S. Shazam Discovery Chart after being featured in an Apple “Shot on iPhone” campaign.Her 2024 album Do What Makes You Happy—featuring collaborations with Mayer Hawthorne, Mallrat, and Josh Teskey—debuted at #1 on the ARIA Australian Dance Albums Chart and earned her three 2025 AIR Awards, including “Independent Producer of the Year.” Alice has toured globally with artists such as Billie Eilish, Foster the People, and Oh Wonder, and performed at major festivals including Splendour in the Grass and Electric Forest. Beyond her own work, she has co‑written and produced for artists like Mallrat, Boo Seeka, and Beckah Amani, and delivered official remixes for Death From Above 1979, PNAU, and The Rubens.
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Stu Watts chats with Will Conway, who is an Australian producer, session musician, and musical director with a steadily growing run of releases across pop, indie, and alternative music.In 2025, his production work included releases for Hassall, Sophie Kelly, Jaron Jay, YARA, and Daezy. Alongside his studio work, Will is an active Musical Director and touring musician. He currently works as MD for Lewis Love, Hassall, Jaron Jay, and Sophie Kelly. He has performed on most major Australian stages including Margaret Court Arena, Hordern Pavilion, Riverstage, Enmore Theatre, and The Forum, and has supported artists including Zac Brown Band, Lawrence, The Temper Trap, Killing Heidi, and Kita Alexander.Currently, Will is based out of Kakadu Studios in Brunswick when not on the road with his MD and session work. His focus as both a live performer and producer is on building a body of work that reflects his varied skill set, fosters creative trust with those around him, and continues to chase a sound that feels distinctly his own.
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Stu Watts chats with Fletcher Matthews, who is based in Sydney, Australia. His journey through the industry has seen him amass an array of achievements — from charting successes, to commercial and sporting syncs, to critical acclaim. With over 60 million streams across songs he’s produced and written, Fletcher's musical prowess shines brightly, elevating artist projects to new heights. Whether it's crafting anthemic tracks or weaving intricate sonic tapestries, his fingerprints can be found on a myriad of successful singles and albums for Australian artists.​
Among his notable achievements, Fletcher's collaboration with STUMPS on the single 'Mt. Pleasant' soundtracked Australia’s exclusive broadcast of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics opening ceremony. It went on to theme the channel’s coverage of the Paralympics for the event’s remaining weeks. Additionally, his work on The Buoys track 'I Want You' served as the electrifying anthem for Fox Sports' largest NRLW season campaign to date.​From triple j's Hottest 100 countdowns to the ARIA album charts, Fletcher's contributions have consistently resonated with audiences and critics alike. Whether it's co-writing Adam Newling's early success ‘Singing Blackbird’, or producing Trophy Eyes’ fourth studio album ‘Suicide & Sunshine’, which peaked at #8 in ARIA’s official album charts, Fletcher has an incredible ability to capture the essence of an artist's vision whilst keeping an audience in mind.​In a field where accolades are often reserved for industry veterans, Fletcher Matthews stands as a beacon of fresh talent, ready to carve out his own path in the ever-evolving landscape of songwriting and music production.​.
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Stu Watts chats with Jack Prest, who is a leading audio engineer and producer in Australia’s independent and alternative music scene, specialising in forward-thinking electronic, jazz, and experimental music. His credits include prominent Australian and international artists such as Sampa The Great, Godtet, Jonti, Tasman Keith, Omar Musa, Urthboy, Kelly Lee Owens, and labels like Stones Throw, Kitsune, and Future Classic. Jack’s approach is rooted in collaboration, ensuring the finished product reflects the artist’s unique vision.Jack cut his teeth as an in-house engineer at Studios 301, Australia’s oldest and most prestigious studio, where he’s worked with global icons like Skrillex, Flume, Brockhampton, ASAP Rocky, Billy Joel, and Bruce Springsteen. Jack operates out of Golden Retriever in Marrickville, Sydney.
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